OBITUARIES

James White

Apr 7, 2024

James C. White, of Osprey, Florida, formerly of Upper Macungie Township, passed away on April 7, 2024, at the age of 89. He was the son of the late Daniel and Josephine (Collins) White. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland but was raised in the Lehigh Valley. He is survived by his longtime companion, Freda S. Frova of Allentown, PA,...

Steven Hartman

Apr 5, 2024

Steven Eric Hartman, 65, of Easton passed away on April 5, 2024. Born on August 19, 1958 in Topeka, KS, he was the son of Deanna (Dervin) Mazzoni and the late Lester Hartman.

Steven grew up along the Delaware River. He loved being in the water, enjoying water sports, and leisurely boating up and down the river. He graduated from Bangor...

Kathleen Rivera

Apr 3, 2024

Kathleen Rivera, 68, of Bethlehem, died on April 3, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill.

Born on April 4, 1955, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Julia Sabella.

Kathleen enjoyed watching TV and spending time with her grandchildren.

Kathleen is survived by three children, daughter, Juanita Sabella and two sons, Robert and Christopher Sabella; 14 grandchildren and...

Margaret "Sue" Bonser

Apr 2, 2024

With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of Margaret "Sue" Bonser, 77, of Bethlehem, who passed away on April 2, 2024. She was born in Quakertown on May 25, 1946, to the late Charles Kemmerer and Arlene (Unangst) Kemmerer Hower. She is survived by her husband, Ernest F. Bonser, Jr. They were married on April 26, 1975.

Sue will be...

Cordelia Racsok

Apr 2, 2024

Cordelia L. "Babe" Racsok, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Born on September 13, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Julia and Samuel O. Steward, Sr. She was the loving and caring wife of Frank J. Racsok.

Babe had the biggest heart of anyone you could ever meet. If you met her, you immediately fell...

Lisette Martinez

Mar 31, 2024

In loving memory of Lisette Martinez, 44, a cherished daughter, mother, sibling, and friend, who gracefully passed on March 31, 2024, after courageously battling cancer. Lisette blessed the world with her presence on August 18, 1979, in Bethlehem, PA. Throughout her life, her heart overflowed with a deep love for her family and an unwavering pride in her three beloved...

Janet Wev

Mar 30, 2024

Janet Emily (Osborne) Wev, 83, of Lehigh Commons, Macungie, formerly of Bethlehem and Millsboro, DE passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Bethlehem North Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Philadelphia on August 9, 1940 to the late William Osborne and Maryjane (Mason) Osborne. Janet co-owned and operated the former Cardinal Dry Cleaners of Allentown for many years...

Howard Dean

Mar 28, 2024

Howard Roger Dean, 78, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. He was beloved husband to Nancy L (Raymond) Dean, father of Roger A Dean, and friend to many.

Howard Roger Dean, better known as Roger, was a man of extraordinary talents and blessings, whose life was a testament to the power...

John "Jack" Edelman

Mar 27, 2024

John T. "Jack" Edelman, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born on October 3, 1940, the son of the late Emma (Marsden) and Bernard Edelman. He was the loving husband of Joann R. (Johns) Edelman.

Jack proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy and later his city as a member of the...

Alice Waters

Mar 26, 2024

Alice E. Waters, 79, of Freemansburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born on April 13, 1944 in Valley View, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elva (Schreffler) and Harold Klinger.

Alice dedicated 49 years of her life to Corby Industries, ultimately retiring as the Production Manager. She found solace in the tranquil art of fishing,...

William Veanus

Mar 23, 2024

William Alan Veanus, 58, passed away on March 23, 2024. He was born May 22, 1965, in Bethlehem, the son of Mary Ann (Hettenbach) Veanus and the late Stanley W. Veanus.

William will be remembered as a quiet man with a positive attitude. As well as his deep appreciation of nature and the joy he discovered in hiking. He found solace...

Mae Derr

Mar 21, 2024

Mae V. Derr, 80, of Palmer Township passed away on March 21, 2024. Born on November 20, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Eckhart.

Mae was a 1961 graduate of Easton High School. To Mae, family was everything. She loved to volunteer at school or church as needed.

She and her husband, Robert, celebrated 60 years of...

Angel Antonio Gonzalez

Mar 21, 2024

Angel Antonio Gonzalez 77, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, March 21,2024 at his residence. He was the husband of Magdalena Rodrigues Pacheco. Angel was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on June 26,1946 to the late Romualdo and Juana (Gonzalez) Gonzalez. He worked as a Machining Operator for Stanley Power Equipment in New Britain, CT for many years until retiring.

Angel...

Fernando Rosa

Mar 20, 2024

Fernando Rosa, 71, a man of generous spirit and friendly demeanor, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Carmen Diaz. Fernando was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on July 22,1952 to the late Nicolas and Gloria (Alicea) Rosa. He worked for Mrs. Paul’s Kitchen,...

Michael Douglas Wetherill

Mar 17, 2024

Michael D. Wetherill, 72, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by his family and loving wife of 49 years Maria(Hladasz). Born in Chester, PA he was the son of the late George and Esther (Kiefer) Ferguson. Michael retired from Nissan Motor Corp. after 26 years of service. Mike was an active and devoted member of St....

Ronald T. Hersh Sr.

Mar 17, 2024

Ronald T. Hersh Sr., 80, formerly of Bethlehem Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 17, 2024, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. He was born in Quakertown, PA, the son of the late Arthur and Irene (Mertl) Hersh. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Varady) Hersh for 57 years. Ronald was Assistant Building Engineer for the...

Jorge Marcos Rauen

Mar 16, 2024

Jorge M. Rauen 68, of Allentown passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Born in Rio Negro, Brazil on July 27, 1955, he was the son of Tereza Herzer Rauen and the late Nivaldo Rauen. He was the husband of Aurora De Cacia Rauen and loving and proud father to...

Daniel Patrick Mccloskey

Mar 15, 2024

Daniel Patrick McCloskey, 71, passed away on March 15, 2024, at his home in Bethlehem Township. He was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1952, in Easton, PA to the late Daniel V. McCloskey and Florence (Buris) McCloskey. Daniel is survived by his devoted wife, Christine Marie McCloskey. They were married in September of 1972 at St. Andrews Lutheran...

Elizabeth A. Fantasia

Mar 14, 2024

Elizabeth A. Fantasia, 89, of Emmaus, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Born in Allentown on March 5, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Drabick) and Francis Pinter. Elizabeth was the loving wife of the late Louis J. Fantasia, Sr.

Elizabeth worked at Colonial Cleaners, Just Born and as a seamstress at Pembroke Dress Co. She enjoyed...

John B. Hatch

Mar 14, 2024

John B. “Jack” Hatch, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, after a courageous 18-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born on November 29, 1943, in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Marie (Kearns) Hatch.

Jack graduated high school from St. Albert Junior Seminary in Middletown, NY. He received his bachelor’s degree from Penn...